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Overview |
Hampshire College | Juilliard | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 717 | 1,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hampshire.edu | juilliard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampshire College | Juilliard | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,892 | $53,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,892 | $53,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,154 | $21,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,556 | $42,468 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,944 | $38,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Hampshire College | Juilliard | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,216 | 2,020 | ||
| Admitted | 1,559 | 181 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.4% | 9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 52.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Hampshire College | Juilliard | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampshire College | Juilliard | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,531 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hampshire College | Juilliard | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 28% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Hampshire College | Juilliard | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Hampshire College | Juilliard | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The Juilliard School is larger than than Hampshire College based on total student enrollment (1,028 students vs. 717 students)
Hampshire College vs. Juilliard Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampshire College or Juilliard?
- Hampshire College is 3% more expensive to attend than Juilliard for in-state tuition ($54,892.00 vs. $53,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at Hampshire College than The Juilliard School ($54,892.00 vs. $53,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hampshire College than Juilliard ($27,556 vs. $42,468)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampshire College are 40.8% lower than costs at The Juilliard School ($15,154 vs. $21,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampshire College than The Juilliard School (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 13.7% larger than aid received The Juilliard School ($43,944 vs. $38,649)
Hampshire College vs. Juilliard Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampshire College or Juilliard? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Juilliard or Hampshire College .
- Hampshire College has a higher acceptance rate (70.4%) than Juilliard (9%)
Hampshire College vs. Juilliard Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampshire College or Juilliard? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Juilliard and Hampshire College.
- The graduation rate at Juilliard is higher than Hampshire College (93% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from The Juilliard School earn on average $8,100 more per year than Hampshire College graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $37,100)
- Hampshire College students graduate with a $3,469 lower median federal student loan debt than Juilliard graduates. ($23,531 vs. $27,000)
- Hampshire College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Juilliard graduates. ($243 vs. $279)
- More Hampshire College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Juilliard students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/